PRODUCTION MANAGER

at  Kingspan Insulated Panels

Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a division of the Kingspan Group plc headquartered in Ireland, is a global and trusted leader in the design, manufacturing, and supply of high-performance sustainable building products and solutions for the construction industry. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. We serve the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and are committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market.
Learn about our Planet Passionate initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEeIS55WMOk
At Kingspan, our future success is based on the quality of our people, who’s expertise and motivation have helped ensure that we remain at the forefront of the construction materials manufacturing industry. In joining Kingspan you become an important part of a growing organization with a reputation for innovative design and use of technology, technical expertise, product quality, service excellence, and dedication to sustainability.
We are looking for a Production Manager for our Caledon, Ontario, Canada plant!

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• College degree or five years’ experience in insulated panel or related construction/metal building project

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Must be proficient in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Power Point) and Outlook.

OTHER SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High level of interpersonal skills
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Good telephone and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

• Safety – Ensure safe working environment is maintained.
• Supporting the JSHC (Joint Safety and Health Committee) in their monthly requirements to generate and conduct monthly safety committee audits
• Must be able to wear and use PPE
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Lead and train a team in safe operational practices, ensuring all employees are aware of and comply with safety protocols.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure all staff receive appropriate safety training and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Manage the investigation of accidents or safety incidents, documenting findings and implementing preventive measures to avoid future occurrences.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in safety, encouraging feedback and suggestions from all employees.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure all equipment and machinery are in safe working condition.
• Report regularly to senior management on safety performance metrics and improvement initiatives.
• Attainment of Production Schedule and forecast on time and in full.
• Accurate and timely reporting of Key Performance Indicators
• Takes corrective action when the team’s daily output does not meet requirements.
• Attends all production management meetings as required.
• Ensure Production Confirmations are completed accurately and on time.
• Ensure Quality of Product meets and exceeds Customer expectations. Ensure Quality records are maintained.
• Equipment – Manage and drive improvement in equipment reliability
• Responsible for completion of all Preventative Maintenance requirements
• Reports maintenance requirements to the Maintenance Supervisor
• Training – Ensure adequate cross training to cover vacation leave and other absences
• Production Planning – Liaise closely with Purchasing and Customer Service and Shipping to ensure cut lists and material are available for planned schedule.
• Personnel – Direct responsibility for team members.
• Ensure adequate resource in place to run processes with break cover.
• Communicate with Crew regarding performance against Company goals.
• Manage absenteeism, disciplinary issues etc. This includes working in accordance with the Collective Agreement regarding job postings and other matters.
• Ensure accurate recording of time and attendance for employees
• Ensures that all rules / policies stated within the Employee Handbook, the Company Safety Programs and, any federal or state guidelines / laws are being adhered to.
• New Products – Drive launch of new products and variants together with Engineering.
• Housekeeping – Maintain housekeeping standards to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Material Storage – Establish and maintain designated areas for storing raw materials and finished goods.
• Continuous Improvement - Drive continuous improvement in all aspects of department performance. Promote and sustain management programs designed to continuously improve internal processes.
• Inventory & Stock Control – Ensure Stock usage is correctly recorded on SAP through confirmations and any Bill of Material Changes are implemented.
• Other responsibilities may be added as business needs dictate including covering other roles for vacation cover etc.